METHOD OF TREATING CERAMIC MATERIALS AND NATURAL MINERALS AND USE OF QUARTZ AND SILICATE-LIKE MATERIAL IN THE METHOD

摘要

A method is disclosed for strengthening and/or sealing ceramic materials and natural minerals. The invention is characterized in that the method is carried out substantially impregnating a composition containing quartz and silicate-like solids into the substrate material, most advantageously into the pores, crystalline grain borders and cracks thereof.